Intro to Material Science Quiz

Which of the following is a ceramic?

• Kevlar

• Glass

• Carbon fibre

• Steel

Which of the following is a polymer?

• Quartz

• PVC

• Concrete

• Aluminum

Which of the following is an example of a metal alloy?

• Steel

• Gold

• Silver

• Oxygen

What holds positively charged metal ions together in metallic bonding?

• A "sea" of delocalised electrons

• Covalent bonds

• Ionic bonds

• Hydrogen bonds

Which property describes the ability of metals to conduct heat?

• Thermally conductive

• Electrically conductive

• Brittle

• Transparent

Which of the following is NOT a metal alloy?

• Gold

• Bronze

• Steel

• Cu-Ni alloy

Which of the following is a property of metals that allows them to be drawn into wires?

• Ductility

• Brittleness

• Transparency

• Non-conductivity

Which metal is used for making tools?

• Steel

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Silver

What is shared between atoms in covalent bonding?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Nuclei

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of polymers?

• Ductile

• Heavy

• Lightweight

• Chemically stable